Red Bluff man used meth before driving stolen motorcycle, police say

Officers just after 1 p.m. went to Antelope Boulevard near Gilmore Road for a report that Clifford "CJ" Lindauer of Red Bluff was speeding on the red motorcycle and dropped in on its side at the intersection, Sgt. Matt Graham said.

Police with help from bystanders pushed the motorcycle out of the intersection and officers spoke with Lindauer, who said he'd used methamphetamine about two hours earlier, Graham said.

Officers also learned the motorcycle had been reported stolen from Los Molinos. They arrested and searched him, finding a glass smoking pipe and filet knife, Graham said.

Lindauer was booked into Tehama County Jail on suspicion of possessing stolen property, driving under the influence of drugs, possessing drug paraphernalia, possessing a dirk or dagger and two outstanding warrants.

Graham said Lindauer is being held today at the jail in lieu of $149,000 bail. The motorcycle was returned to its owner.